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Fear, Censorship, and Repression: The Cost of Speaking Up in India Today
India today faces a crackdown on NGOs, press, and activists, threatening democracy and fueling repression under Modi’s rule.
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India today faces a crackdown on NGOs, press, and activists, threatening democracy and fueling repression under Modi’s rule.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek challenges US tech giants with a low-cost model, sparking investor scrutiny and price war fears.
Jemima says the grooming gangs crisis in the UK spans all communities, races, and faiths, highlighting the widespread nature of the abuse.
The vast majority of grooming gang offences are carried out by white men, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has said.
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Pakistan secures $700 Million Chinese investment for its first data center in Punjab, driving digital innovation and growth.
India reports its first suspected mpox case, isolating the patient as concerns grow over the global mpox outbreak.
At least 91 people have been killed, including 13 police officers, and dozens more injured in a new round of violence in Bangladesh as police fired tear gas and lobbed stun grenades to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who returned to the streets to ask Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign, during Bangladesh protests.
South Asia Times (SAT) held a Roundtable Discussion on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India, bringing together experts to discuss trends, outcomes, and regional/global ramifications.